UK Tour Day 5 - to Glasgow

Today has been a wee quite.

We arrived in Glasgow around 10:30am and I went for a walk around the city and went into the Gallery of Modern Art.

In front of the gallery there is a statue of the Duke of Wellington which always has a witches hat on it. The council have tried to remove it but the local drunks can't resist.

I also went into the usual clothing shops, Zara, H&M, Gap etc and you will be happy to know I brought nothing.

After that we checked into our hotel which is quite roomy and I now have wifi in my room which makes it easier for me to update my blog.

This afternoon we went to Glengoyne whiskey distillery which has been around since 1833 and has only ever had four owners.  Glengoyne is also 1 of only 14 whiskey distillery still owned by Scottish people. Did you also know that Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother only ever serve Glengoyne to her guests and allowed Glengoyne to use the coat of arms on their products. After the Queen Mother passing in 2002, Glengoyne can only use the coat of arms for 5 years and then have to remove it from their products.

Tonight we lose three members (Sarah from Canada, Maria from Germany and Julia from Australia) from the team so we are going out to the Mother of Indian restaurant, which is said to be the best Indian in Glasgow and just happens to be across the road from our hotel.  Did you know that Indian curry dishes  (tikka masala) are said to be the national dish of England with roast beef and fish and chips.

Here below is my dinner from tonight - it's as good as 'Ramas' in Canberra!

I am now in bed, lying with my feet up because my feet, ankles and legs are swollen!!

Love Cherie
xx